Hear from the Real People Behind the Broadway Show “Punch”
“Punch” brings an incredible true story of restorative justice to Broadway. Hear from the real people behind that story in a special episode of our New Thinking podcast.
Any time in jail can be life-threatening for incarcerated people, many of whom are awaiting trial and cannot afford to pay bail. The rising death tolls on Rikers Island and in jails across the country underscore the need for safer, more humane responses to the challenges facing our communities.
Top 7 from 2022—reports, podcasts, videos, and more!
Read the top 7 highlights of all we built together in 2022—the reports, podcasts, and videos that help policymakers, leaders, and community members build a fair and humane justice system.
The 2022 Community Justice International Summit provided perspectives from judges, prosecutors, defenders, social workers, treatment specialists, community members and others on collaborative strategies to address issues such as opioid abuse, inequities in justice system responses, and centering the voices of those with lived experience in the justice system.
Partnership is at our core. Amplify your partnership by making a gift as we continue to innovate and work to support communities in achieving safety and justice.
Rethinking Research: Exploring the True Meaning of Community Safety
When it comes to efforts to reduce crime and promote community safety, research is crucial. Re-thinking and expanding our definition of what research looks like is equally important.
Q&A with Judge Rice: Opportunity Youth Part Two-Year Anniversary
Judge Jared R. Rice discusses the first two years of New Rochelle's Opportunity Youth Part, a program that addresses the needs of young people in the legal system by connecting them with the resources to divert or reduce their charges.
Safety is more than the absence of crime. It's about building power within communities. See how communities define safety for themselves, and our approach to helping them achieve it.
In August, the Harlem Community Justice Center hosted a Housing Resource Fair that connected local residents with a wide range of agencies and providers to help them access key services, such as rent relief, critical home repairs, and legal services to fight evictions.
